Undaunted by a two-goal deficit, North Dakota State University battled back to claim a 5-4 victory over Iowa State University.

North Dakota State University let multiple leads slip away before eventually digging out of a two hole to pick up the win. North Dakota State University took a 3-2 advantage on a goal by Ellen Lanman at 17:45 in the second period. North Dakota State University found itself down 2-0 after Iowa State University's Maddy Javorina put the puck home at 13:42 in the first period. After tying things up at 4-4 on a power play goal by Kacie Johnson at 8:42 in the third, North Dakota State University got the game-winner from Kelly Morris at 9:20 in the third period.

With three goals and one assist between them, Lanman and Morris teamed up to power North Dakota State University's offense. Lanman racked up two goals and Morris also added one goal and one assist.

North Dakota State University's offense rang up 41 shots on Iowa State University's net. North Dakota State University gave up more goals than its normal season average. North Dakota State University gives up 1.5 goal per game.

North Dakota State University additionally got points from Morris, who also registered one goal and one assist. Maria Piette also scored for North Dakota State University. In addition, North Dakota State University received assists from Kennedy Stromme, who had two and Kate Fredrickson, Erica Sevigny, Georgianna Hoss, and Karla Stone, who each chipped in one.

Iowa State University was led by Hannah Bangen, who had two goals. Bangen scored the first of his two goals at 9:31 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Iowa State University. Bailey Zumer provided the assist. Bangen's next tally made the score 4-3 Iowa State University with 13:21 left in the third period. Iowa State University also got a goal from Abbey Leffler as well. Other players who recorded assists for Iowa State University were Kayla Vermedahl, who had one and Millie Luedtke, who had two.

Paige Falk recorded 18 saves for North Dakota State University. North Dakota State University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Iowa State University's Ali Stuckmayer stopped 36 shots out of the 41 that he faced. Iowa State University incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.